Testimonials

A feeling of freedom and belonging For the first time in my life I do not have a plan. I do not know what is coming next. Well I never did know, but I had this belief in my head that if I plan everything I am safe. I had to learn and will always learn how to let go. Let go of knowing. Let go of holding on. Today in this moment I can say I feel safe in the not knowing. Feeling absolutely free and safe in being free. And then I know there will be moments where I will be scared, scared of all this new, even tho it is amazing. This feeling of freedom is new to me. This feeling of belonging is new to me. This feeling of being part of a community is new to me. This feeling of being safe is new to me. This feeling of loving and being loved is new to me. Thank you Cony for walking with me this path to where I am today. Going with me through the deepest transformation of my life so far. Bringing me home to myself. Always here to support and guide me. Thank you! Cony works on a lot of different levels, she has a deep knowledge about human psychology, yoga and several different healing techniques. For me it is hard to put in words what exactly she does in her work where she combines all her knowledge and wisdom. I can best describe it with the words above, describing my state of being today. I will forever be grateful for her guiding me.

Anonymous

Longlasting effects 1am writing again, 5 months after my initial session with the Inner Shift Institute and I can tell you that my life is completely and utterly different than before. I feel so much better, lighter and can enjoy life so much more than before. Yes, I do still have moments were I feel a bit down, but nothing compared to how it was before. And I learned from my integration session how to be with myself in these moments, so that they never last for too long. I couldn’t be happier with my experience and I would highly recommend working with ISI. The Psilocybin did a lot, but it was the emotional safety that was created by the team of ISI that made me feel safe enough to go as deep into the journey as I did. Thank you so much!

Moritz • May 06, 2023

In my early 20’s I had some highly positive lsd experiences and now in my 60’s I wanted to reboot my mind and recapture some of that sense of wonder again. After hearing about the great results at John Hopkins, I felt that the best experience had to be with a legal guide, as I did not feel that having done it before would help and I did not want anything to go wrong. The experience and preparation around it with Kerrie could not have been better. I wont go into my trip detail but I will say that I walked out of there on air with a feeling that transcends euphoria because it is a real oneness – a deep connection with the universe. Right up there with the births of my children. 4 months later I am still aware of positive benefits in my life outlook and have found daily meditation easy and natural [never did before] and helps me retain those feelings and benefits. I now realize how much a guide such as Kerrie can add: Simply, I have not met anyone else so completely present, highly intelligent and focused and always in the moment in the preparation and integration sessions. I also appreciated that while the ‘ceremony’ was venerated there was no hippie mumbo-jumbo that was present in all Michael Pollan’s US trips.

Peter M. - New York

I wholeheartedly recommend The Inner Shift Institute. I studied psychology myself and have done various therapies with different therapists and methods (including kvt, EMDR) over the past 10 years. But I have never been able to work with anyone as profoundly and emotionally as with Jeanne in this Psilocybin session. I felt more supported, understood and seen than with any other therapist before. Jeanne managed to help me through my deepest abysses and worst feelings, and I always felt safe and held. In my opinion, she has the perfect mix of professionalism and warmth/closeness. I am infinitely happy to have found Jeanne and ISI. I am incredibly grateful for their work and I wholeheartedly recommend the team of The Inner Shift Institute!

Ofri • Feb 09, 2023

I can say two things with full confidence. The first is that you could not ask for better than the Shift Retreat and the Inner Shift Institute team as you go through such a journey. The second is that it was one of the most important experiences of my life. Alice, and their team take a unique and integrative approach by blending methodologies from the best-of-all-worlds. It is rare to be able to find such intelligent, compassionate, and open people who do not stick to only one school of thought. This allows the participants to benefit from deep knowledge gained over generations in traditional practices as well as from cutting-edge research and therapeutic techniques.

Nina A. • California, USA

Had my first-ever experience with plant medicine (psilocybin) with Caro and the Inner Shift Institute, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. The entire team, from booking to trip guidance and integration, truly managed to create the best possible setting for a first-timer. The preparation was thorough and I was sent a bunch of useful resources well in time before the trip, all very helpful for a soft introduction to the world of psychedelics. This included a whole video course, a preparation video, book recommendations, and so forth. Caro was a wonderful guide throughout my experience. The preparation session was great, and she was thorough, analytical, and emotionally sound when guiding me in setting an intention for the trip. The result was great confidence and a calm, clear mind ahead of the experience. For anyone feeling a bit of nervousness surrounding plant medicine, Caro is a wonderful person to have around! She created a comfortable, safe, light, and professional setting from the minute we met, and ensured the same atmosphere throughout the experience. To me, this resulted in complete trust, surrender, and readiness both ahead of, during, and after the trip. The integration session took place a few days after the trip, granting me the time needed to thoroughly reflect upon the experience on my own first. During the integration, Caro truly helped me both make sense of my visions and connect them to my intention, my patterns, and life itself. I am ending this experience with increased clarity and a strong motivation to continue my inner work. I truly recommend the Inner Shift Institute to anyone aiming to enter the world of plant medicine and its healing powers.

Julia

When I started my quest to find a guided psychedelic experience, Inner Shift Institute felt right immediately. They were responsive and provided information and guidance. Working with an established agency that employed seasoned practitioners was extremely important to me. Supporting a women owned and operated business was icing on the cake. When it came time to choose the practitioner, I knew that I would be in good hands with anyone. I was lucky enough to feel a connection with Karlijn through reading her biography and then watching a video of her explaining what could be expected throughout the process. I appreciate having the opportunity to work with ISI, but am profoundly grateful to Karlijn for her expertise, her light, and her grounding nature. Her experience and wisdom helped guide me through a life changing journey. Karlijn’s energy and unwavering trust in this work provided the space and tools I needed to move through deep rooted barriers. With Karlijn’s help, I was able to face fears and ultimately surrender to the process. I do not feel that words are enough to describe my gratitude to this agency, for believing in this therapeutic modality and then employing women like Karlijn, who give themselves to this work so that people like me can find deep and profound healing.

Anonymous

If I tell you that what is written on the Inner Shift Institute website is truly what you will get, would you believe it? I was hoping for some of that. Years of therapy and family problems brought me to a point from which I saw no way out. Neither for myself nor for my loved ones. I came with one intention to solve one of many problems and with a bit of hope that this trip would bring something. However, what I encountered was a complete surprise at the extremes of each scale. And THIS SHIFT which takes you from one side to another, would not have happened without the wise leadership of the entire team. During 6-day stay program prepared by Alice and the team, each stage played its most important role. Without the knowledge and open heart of the team, each stage of it, preparation, management, integration would be only a fleeting event. Alice, Jeanne, Cony, Amber, Caroline you accompanied me on my journey and your presence with your gifts was the key to the transformation of me and the problems I was struggling with, a transformation that happens even after I returned home. I felt within myself the solution to the problem I came with - no matter how strange it may sound, this feeling is the essence. I wholeheartedly recommend it...to the world!

Anonymous

Prior to this retreat, I was trying everything to improve my mental health for more than 30 years, but everything felt like a shot in the dark. The retreat helped me to see my destination and plot my course forward. I was able to clear away old hurts and move around blocks. The team assembled for our retreat was caring, passionate and knowledgeable; they knew the right word to say at the right time. I feel more like myself than I have in many years. Living true to my inner self is such a gift. I still have work to do, but I now clearly know my direction and feel such purpose and peace every day. It wasn’t what I expected, but it was exactly what I needed. I truly consider the group retreat one of the best things I have ever done and strongly encourage everyone to embrace this experience.

Anonymous

Nothing negative to say! The entire experience was life changing and folks I shared it with were an extraordinary bunch! The facilitators were all compassionate and extremely caring. They are truly gifted in the art of people!

Robin

What a remarkable combination of modern practises and traditional wisdom that Cony brings to the table in his practise of natural medicine. I cannot thank you enough for this session; not only did it help me get clarity, but it also addressed every question that I had. I was given resources that I can apply in my everyday life, and I already feel like a completely different person - and so much better than before.

Julia

Booking with A Whole New High (now Inner Shift Institute) comes highly recommended. As a therapist who was curious in the medicinal benefits of mushrooms for both myself and, ideally, future clients, I was eager to explore the experience in a secure setting. Alice was excellent; she was warm, thoughtful, and educated, which allowed me to unwind and fully enjoy the experience. This is the ideal location to test Psilocybin if you are inquisitive about their powers and benefits!

Milly

I am very appreciative of the guidance and encouragement I've received from all of these lovely facilitators, I could not imagine a better team. I count it as a great blessing to have had several opportunities to benefit from their insight, wisdom and nurturing energy, and each time is stronger than the last. I am a changed person because of them.

Javier

With a true heart and enthusiasm for the individual engaging in the medicine journey, Alice combines emotional intelligence with an outstanding understanding of plant medicine/psychedelics and experience. She is sensitive to the fact that each individual has specific needs and adapts her work to meet them. You can't help but be moved by her radiant spirit, and your own soul will feel the warmth of her embrace.

Roseline

It was the most profound experience of my life. It changed me in ways I can't even describe. I feel like a new person. The preparation, guidance during the session and integration could not have been better. From the moment we clarified my intention together, the music that was chosen, how held I felt in moments that were difficult to the integration the the valuable action steps I received to move forward. I can highly recommend Inner Shift Institute! It is so important to feel safe throughout this experience and I could not imagine anyone making me feel safer than these wise women.

Ibrahim

My session has had a very positive impact on my life — I have noticed a greater clarity of mind, more energy, and less anxiety using the tools that I have learned. Thank you!

Mark

Alice has been a very gentle companion on my journey and did an incredible job preparing and holding the physical and ethereal space I had the pleasure navigating through. I got reminded that in these journeys nothing ever is imposed on you from the outside, there are no externalities encountered. It is a date with your most inner divine self and Alice helped create the void for this encounter to happen.

Sebastian

It's been wonderful and lifechanging. It remains wonderful. Planets aligning themselves, synchronicity, open doors, chances appearing all the time and one just needs to accept them and journey through all the opportunities, surrounded by strangers who soon become fellow travellers, often friends.

Anonymous

I am leaving another review a few months after the experience to share that I continue to feel the deep shift from my experience. The daily low level depression I was dealing with daily is completely gone since the day after my second ceremony. This is my first winter without depression in years and it feels amazing. The Psilocybin experience truly felt like a spring cleanse for my soul and mind. Thank you for this and thank you for your brilliant guidance through this at times challenging experience.

Jona

I was somewhat apprehensive prior to embarking on this trip. What an experience I would have missed out on had I not gone. It was incredible. Really well planned, organised and executed. You felt 'safe' the whole time there. The exploration of psylocibin was an experience I'll never forget. The people that were in my group arrived as strangers, but left with wonderful shared experiences and memories. This is an experience I will never forget. The therapists there were second to none. Always responsive, sensitive and caring, and incredible at getting under the skin of wide ranging traumas and issues that people had. The food and accommodation were the cherry on the cake. Really cannot speak highly enough. The ladies that run this retreat are doing some really important work, you'd do well to consider going. I rarely write reviews.

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